DEVELOPMENT OF A PERCUTANEOUS CONNECTOR SYSTEM
NIH GUIDE, Volume 22, Number 6, February 12, 1993
RFP AVAILABLE: NIH-NIDCD-93-50
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Keywords:
Prosthetic Device, Hearing
Bioelectric Phenomena
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
The National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
(NIDCD), NIH, has a requirement for the design, development,
fabrication, and evaluation in animals of a percutaneous connector
system for transferring electrical signals through the skin. There
is a need for a reliable and effective high-contact-density
percutaneous connector system for transferring multichannel signals
and power through the skin. Under this project, this system will
initially be used in animal experiments related to the development of
auditory prostheses. An ultimate goal of this program is for the
development of a new percutaneous connector system that can be
utilized in neural prostheses, such as auditory prostheses, which are
implanted in the human cochlea and in the human cochlear nucleus as
well as visual prostheses for blind individuals. Such a percutaneous
connector system should permit direct connections between artificial
sensors and signal processors located outside the body and electrode
arrays implanted in close proximity to sensory neurons. A single
award is anticipated with the performance period not to exceed three
years. The contractor will be required to come to Bethesda yearly to
present progress reports at the Neural Prosthesis Workshop sponsored
by the Neural Prosthesis Program.
Prospective offerors should have established expertise in
biomaterials, bioengineering, and miniature electrical connector
technology.
This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). RFP No. NIH-NIDCD-93-50
will be issued on or about February 16, 1993, with April 16, 1993 set
as a tentative closing date for receipt of proposals.
INQUIRIES
To receive a copy of the RFP, submit a written request to the
following address and supply two self-addressed mailing labels:
Contracts Management Branch, DEA
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Federal Building, Room 901
7550 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20892
Reference: RFP No. NIH-NIDCD-93-50
This announcement does not commit the NIDCD to make an award. All
responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by
the government.
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